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    Historic home in Freeport, NY, is elevated to reduce risks from future flooding [Image 7 of 17]

    Historic home in Freeport, NY, is elevated to reduce risks from future flooding

    FREEPORT, NY, UNITED STATES

    04.22.2013

    Photo by Kenneth Wilsey 

    Federal Emergency Management Agency     

    After the storm surge from Hurricane Sandy flooded their house with five feet of water, the homeowners made the decision to elevate their house above the new flood level of 12 feet determined by New York State and FEMA. Guy Davis of Davis Construction Building Movers operates the unified jacking system that uses 16 jacks to lift the house. (Photo by K.C.Wilsey/FEMA)

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    Date Taken: 04.22.2013
    Date Posted: 05.20.2013 15:41
    Photo ID: 936775
    VIRIN: 130520-A-AB123-127
    Resolution: 1800x1192
    Size: 747.67 KB
    Location: FREEPORT, NY, US

    Web Views: 70
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